It’s in the hole!
Kingpin and I stepped up to the first tee at Augusta National last night.
The fairway on the screen was green as can be in the golfing booth in OptiGolf.
For our second virtual golf session between real rounds here in Syracuse, N.Y., my best friend and I decided to choose the computer rendering of the famous and so-exclusive course used for the first golfing major of the season, the Masters.
That’s me with my quirky pre-drive waggle above, and Kingpin with his steady address below.
You the man!
It sure was fun in the golf haven inside the Syracuse mega shopping, dining and entertainment complex Destiny USA.
We particularly enjoyed playing the three-hole stretch known as Amen Corner.
And yes, several balls did end up in the famous winding water known as Rae’s Creek.
So darn realistic, this virtual golf can be.
Afterward, we retreated for dinner and a draft at the very embracing Gordon Biersch a couple of good three wood shots and two flights downstairs.
At least this morning’s snow did not completely cover the forsythia in our front yard garden.
This morning, I was greeted by the sight of sticking snow outside our Syracuse front door.
Kingpin and I hoped that we’d be out on a real course for the first time this season soon.
It won’t be Augusta, but it might be Masters week before we can get outside and swinging here in upstate New York. The big hubbub down Georgia way starts Monday, April 7.
Mark Bialczak 
I have to say you add class to the game with that hat. 🙂
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I now own Fore golf hats like this fedora, thank you!
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I don’t know golf well at all….but I do believe you just made a bit of a golf reference there. 🙂
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Such contrasts in environments! Wishing you were in the warmer climate, teeing off for the Master’s. Well, if you wish to dream, Dream Big! Smiles, Robin
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Ever playing the real Masters course is just about beyond my dreaming capabilities, Robin. That would be HUUUUUGE!
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Hope your golfing outing was a fun one. I know you’ve hit up the OptiGolf before, so it’s probably a fun time, but how is it as far as golfing goes? Are your swings picked up smoothly? I’m asking as a curious beginner.
You can sure wear a fedora, Mark.
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I find the OptiGolf cameras and sensors to make for a frighteningly realistic golf game, Chris. It picks up the slices and sky balls and chunked chips that litter my game. And thanks about the hat. I’m in the brat pack pf the golf world …
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I have never seen a virtual golf course/golfing. That looks like fun, but probably not as much fun as the real thing. More snow! I “predict” the snow will melt and spring will be there VERY soon!
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It is fun in the winter. When a real course is open, though, no chance I’d be virtual golfing instead.
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LOL! If you did I would think you were weird. (or allergic to the sun).
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Seems so long ago that you wrote about putting your clubs away for the winter. … Waking up to flakes and 12 degrees doesn’t put spring in anyone’s step.
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I know. Help us, Sun King. This is Syracuse calling …
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Kingpin needs some John Daly pants…
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yes, i so agree, dj
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Only John Daly should wear John Daly pants, DJ.
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i like that you went right for the masters. it looks like you both had a great time and i’m glad you retreated to a cold beer to go review the tournament. you should each get a green jacket. )
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And I would have to buy a green hat to go with my green jacket, would you say, Beth?
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indeed )
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How fun! I hope you drank Arnold Palmers afterward.
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I myself retreated to a draft beer. Arnold Palmers are quite nice after a hot summer’s round, Kerbey, I’m with you there.
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Probably not appropriate on a snow day, you’re right.
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Move the ball further up in your stance….
Oh, flex those knees….
Oh, and tuck in that elbow….
Oh, you’re leaning into the ball too much….
Oh….Nice hat.
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I need all of those tips! You should get inside my mind as I stand over the ball. So much to remember. Thanks, Trey.
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I don’t want to be in that mind….
*Shudder*
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